1. Accept as a challenge
   "I'll tackle this difficult task";
   - undertake, take on
    
2. (football) seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
   "The linebacker tackled the running back for a loss"
    
3. (animal husbandry) put a harness on an animal
   "The farmer tackled the horse before ploughing";
   - harness

1. (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
   "The linebacker made a crucial tackle just short of the first down marker"
    
2. (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards
   "it takes a big man to play tackle"
    
3. The person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team
   "the right tackle is a straight A student"
    
4. Gear used in fishing
   "He packed his tackle for a weekend trip to the lake";
   - fishing gear, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig
    
5. Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
   "The sailors worked quickly to adjust the tackle before the storm hit";
   - rigging

Derived forms: tackling, tackles, tackled

See also: get hold of

Type of: aggress, appurtenance, attach, attack, confront, face, face up, football play, gear, lineman, paraphernalia

Part of: eleven, football team

Encyclopedia: Tackle